Premier League 2018/2019: Five reasons Why Tottenham will not make the top four

#5 - Tough Competition

There is renewed competition in the EPL

Now more than ever, Tottenham have more competition for the top four spots. Arsenal have a new coach in Unai Emery, and the Spaniard would seek to infuse new life into the Gunners, after the stagnation of the last few years under Arsene Wenger.

Mauricio Pochetino has five direct coaching rivals to contend with, coaches of the highest quality who have won numerous titles (bar Maurizio Sarri) and he will have his tactical acumen tested to the limit.

Manchester City, Manchester United, Liverpool, Chelsea, Arsenal and Tottenham all have the necessary requirements to challenge for a top-four spot, and it would be a race which would go down to the wire, and only the clubs who show the most consistent desire and dedication over the course of the nine months of the Premier League season will triumph.

With all their rivals in the EPL top six showing their intention of challenging for the top honours by making the necessary managerial and playing changes, Tottenham might pay the price for their stagnation and fall out of the Premier League top four come May next year.